Both Uses of
transgress
in
Antigone
- Such is the edict (if report speak true) Of Creon, our most noble Creon, aimed At thee and me, aye me too; and anon He will be here to promulgate, for such As have not heard, his mandate; 'tis in sooth No passing humor, for the edict says Whoe'er transgresses shall be stoned to death.†
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- What ordinance of heaven have I transgressed?†
Definition:
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(transgress) to violate a rule, promise, or social norm